Raisi: Iran 'never has hope' in Vienna talks Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has struck a pessimistic tone commenting on the nuclear talks between Iran and world powers. Iran
Iraq receives 145% more foreign visitors in 2021 Iraq waived the visa requirements for citizens of many economically powerful countries last year in a bid to attract tourists and businesspeople. News Brief
Saudi Arabia building support for Expo 2030 bid The kingdom wants to host the international cultural forum, which is currently being held in Dubai. News Brief
Saudi IT industry to work with German software firm SAP on cloud technology The memorandum of understanding is the latest to come out of the LEAP technology forum in Riyadh, and reflects the kingdom’s diversification efforts. News Brief
One dead following building collapse near Cairo Illegal construction is a major safety issue in Egypt, despite pledges by the government to crack down on the practice. News Brief
Turkish soldier in Iraq killed fighting PKK The deadly attack took place in the autonomous Kurdistan Region near the Turkish border, and followed the deaths of two Turkish soldiers in Syria over the weekend. Iraq
Al-Azhar sheikh demands 'serious action' on climate change The leading Sunni Muslim religious authority's comments followed floods in Turkey and scorching temperatures in Iraq, among other issues. News Brief
Israeli woman who crossed into Syria handed 8-month jail sentence The unidentified woman was released in February in a swap deal reportedly brokered by Syria's main ally Russia. News Brief
Sudanese judoka refuses to face Israeli opponent Some athletes in the Middle East and North Africa face domestic pressures to refuse to face Israelis in competition. News Brief
US and Iran to play in basketball at Tokyo Olympics Some Iranians have played basketball in the United States and there is an American on Iran's national team, despite poor relations between the two governments. News Brief
Israel retaliates against the launch from Gaza of incendiary balloons Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza in response to incendiary balloon attacks, which have been occurring since the May cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Palestine
Tunisian police storm Al Jazeera's offices amid political upheaval Following President Kais Saied's suspension of parliament, Tunisian troops on Monday prevented the parliament speaker from entering the building. Tunisia
Khamenei calls largely Arab province of Iran 'loyal' amid protests Protesters in oil-rich Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran want clean drinking water, among other things. Iran
Dubai princess' number on Pegasus spyware list The phone numbers for Princess Latifa and some of her friends appeared on a leaked database of surveillance targets reportedly selected by customers of the Israel-based NSO Group. News Brief
Fire at Nasiriyah coronavirus hospital kills more than 90 The fire was the second such tragedy at an Iraqi coronavirus ward in less than three months. News Brief
Suspected Israeli airstrikes hit near Aleppo The strikes were the first since Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took office. News Brief
